The Journal & Courier is recognizing high school athletes of the week in each sport this school year. These athletes were chosen for the week ending Oct. 1.

Girls cross-country

Katelyn Gerke, McCutcheon

The sophomore Maverick finished the course at Indiana Wesleyan University in 19:41.7, good enough for a runner-up finish that helped the Mavericks finish second in the team standings to Harrison.

Boys cross-country

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Will Person, McCutcheon(Photo: John Terhune/Journal & Courier)

Will Persin, McCutcheon

The Maverick junior outdistanced runner-up William White by more than 10 seconds to win the individual North Central Conference championship in 16:03.1 at Indiana Wesleyan University and lead McCutcheon to the overall team title.

Football

Sam Schoonveld, Clinton Prairie(Photo: Courtesy Frankfort Times)

Sam Schoonveld, Clinton Prairie

The Gophers junior running back carried the ball 46 times for 218 yards — his third 200-yard game of the season — and three touchdowns in a 46-20 win over Delphi. Schoonveld also added 54 yards in returns for 272 total.

Volleyball

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Taylor McKinney, Benton Central(Photo: Eric Schlene/ For the J&C.)

Taylor McKinney, Benton Central

The Bison senior was instrumental in three victories, including a five-setter over Fountain Central in which she collected a triple-double with 14 kills, 22 assists, 20 digs, four aces and three blocks. McKinney also combined for 30 kills on .543 hitting in wins over Cass and Rensselaer.

Girls soccer

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Jordan Nakaguchi, McCutcheon(Photo: John Terhune/Journal & Courier)

Jordan Nakaguchi, McCutcheon

The senior forward scored all three goals in the Mavericks’ 3-2 victory over Brownsburg.

Boys soccer

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Mohamed Ayad, Harrison(Photo: Eric Schlene/ For the J&C.)

Mohamed Ayad, Harrison

The Raider senior provided three goals and two assists in a 7-0 victory over Frankfort, then followed it up with two more goals in a 4-0 win over Indianapolis Northwest to bring his season total to 18 goals and keep top-ranked Harrison undefeated.